Vacancy for Digital Archivist at RMIT UniversityVacancy for Digital Archivist at RMIT University5 March 2023Melbourne, AustraliaFixed TermAn exciting opportunity has come up for a Digital Archivist based at the RMIT University Archives within the Library. The role and associated developing digital preservation activities areground-breaking for the University Library and transformative, delivering the foundations for the management of digital collections for the future.About the Role The Digital Archivistis based within the RMIT University Archives teamand collaborated and liaiseswith Library colleagues and externally. RMIT University Archivessits within the University Library, School of Educationand forms part of the Universitys rich fabricof information management, culture and heritage. We collect, storeand preserve recordsthat are precious to the RMIT and broader community.The Digital Archivistwill:Develop digital preservation practices and workflowsPrepare digital materials for ingest to a preservation workflow.Provide format guidance and supportManage format tools and documentationWhat You Will Need:The successful candidate will have a wide-ranging technical skillset that includes:Knowledge and/or experience in understanding the risks and vulnerabilities of data and digital technologies.Conceptual understanding and knowledge of key challenges of digital preservation Strong knowledge of digital formats and metadata.Willingness to engage with a range of stakeholders and work as part of a team to achieve common goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Vacancy for Digital Archivist at RMIT University